I have yet to hear a person regret being a specialist in their field. I have heard regrets over career, job, or educational choices, but not once have I heard someone tell me that they are too knowledgeable about their line of work. Let’s face the fact that no one can become a specialist in everything, so it is wise …
How I Passed the CPA Exam for Free
As an entrepreneur of a start-up who left a steady income job, my money needs to go a long way if I want to give my business the best chances at survival. Therefore, I tried my luck to take the CPA exam for free and guess what? It worked! The CPA exam fees already come at a hefty price tag …
Dealing with Stress in 5 senses
I’m going to be tough with you for a minute: Take care of yourself because no one else will! No matter how nice your significant other is, they cannot work out for you or meditate for you or get a spa treatment for you! Everyone in your life will benefit from the happiness you create by taking time to care …
Establish Your Personal Brand: Own Your Life Purpose
If you have gone to grad school or attended professional team building sessions, you may have been exposed to a personality test such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator or DISC. These tests provide insight into a person’s natural strengths and learning styles, which can be helpful in understanding what makes your co-workers tick. They can also be helpful in understanding …
Negative Feedback and Your Identity: What if it’s true?
There are few things more difficult to hear than negative feedback from your boss or colleagues. This sensitive subject makes us cringe because it threatens our identity. We may associate ourselves as being attentive to detail, a good listener or presenter, so when we hear feedback to the contrary, it causes some insecurity. We may instinctively protect ourselves by becoming …